What am I missing?

ev13wt said:
Santoku: Japanese kitchen wife knife. I just don't get why this shape is so popular? Gyoto is where it's at if you are a male.
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What does blade shape have to do with gender? This might be the dumbest **** I've ever read on BF.
 
What are you missing for what?

IMO, knives as tools serve roles.

Knives as lifestyle statements seek excuses to buy more knives and thus seek out more specific uses to justify the purchases.

In this light, IMO you already have too much. You collection could easily be cut down with no real loss of functionality. You might consider removing the stuff in red if the issue is pure functionality.


DAVE_M said:
Chopper - KA-BAR Zombie Chopstick
Camp Knife - Mora Companion
Neck Knife - Selby Knives Little Folsom
EDC Fixed - Shannon Carter Urge
EDC Folder - Benchmade Griptilian
EDC Slipjoint - Alox SAK Cadet
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Now, if the purpose of this thread is to get people to look at your collection of knives, then you have a good collection of knives.

If the purpose is to fill in some functional gaps, you'll need to share more about the kinds of things you do to get better function oriented suggestions. I don't see any fishing knife, any hunting knife nor any folding saw, for example but I won't suggest any of those because I have no idea what sort of things you do.

If the purpose of this thread is to seek suggestions on other knives that you should get because any knife knut should have the experience of owning one, then I'd recommend the following:
+ Full sized MT: LM Wave or similar
+ Key chain (pocket) tool: LM Micra, PS4 or similar
+ Opinel N9 in Inox (think of it as a folding Mora)
+ Decent hatchet/camp axe
 
pinnah said:
If the purpose is to fill in some functional gaps, you'll need to share more about the kinds of things you do to get better function oriented suggestions. I don't see any fishing knife, any hunting knife nor any folding saw, for example but I won't suggest any of those because I have no idea what sort of things you do.
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All good points. I agree that if I were only worried about functionality, I could potentially get rid of the two in red. However, they serve their purpose. The necker actually is attached to my pack strap and the Urge is more of a last ditch concealed carry weapon. That's what it was designed for.

The KA-BAR Zombie chopper was bought locally, used, for $20. So, it was more of an impulse buy as a "looky what I got" type knife.

- I'm looking for a more robust camp knife. The Mora does it's job well, but something along the line of an ESEE 6 would be nice.
- I also need a solid knife for kitchen duty. My current $30 Bed Bath & Beyond JA Henckels Santoku is absolute junk.
- No need for a hunting knife, as I don't hunt.
- "Fishing knife" is already covered. I use a Victorinox Forschner boning/fillet knife for fish cleaning and my Griptilian stays in my pocket while in the boat.
- I'd like to also get a gentleman's knife. Something classy for formal occasions. Having a $600 watch on with a "plastic" knife in my pocket feels out of place.
- I would prefer a folding saw over a hatchet. I've done research and the Bahco Laplander seems like the go-to.

We can rule out Multi-Tools. I have no use for them.
 
What you need is a good sword/short sword... ;):D:thumbup:

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DAVE_M said:
The necker actually is attached to my pack strap and the Urge is more of a last ditch concealed carry weapon.
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I only occasionally have a knife on the outside of my pack when I'm in the woods and when I do, my Mora Companion does just fine for that. I honestly don't carry a fixed blade in the woods all that often as I prefer as light of a pack as possible. I do trips year round in New England and just don't see a need for a fixed blade on 99% of my trips.

No opinion on knives for self-defense other to say that I've never once felt the need to defend myself from another human while in the woods. (Maybe our woods are safer? ;^)

The KA-BAR Zombie chopper was bought locally, used, for $20. So, it was more of an impulse buy as a "looky what I got" type knife.

- I'm looking for a more robust camp knife. The Mora does it's job well, but something along the line of an ESEE 6 would be nice.
- I also need a solid knife for kitchen duty. My current $30 Bed Bath & Beyond JA Henckels Santoku is absolute junk.
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I keep a butcher block on our kitchen counter and what goes in that is a highly personal decision. No comment on that front.

For camping and going into the woods I see the questions about choppers, camp knives and kitchen knives as being related.

For deep in the woods, like backpacking, climbing or ski camping/ski touring, I have no need for a chopper or a heavy camp knife. I rely on ultra light tarps and stoves, which IMO (relative to my local woods) are both safer, cause less impact and, in the end, are lighter allowing me to cover more territory with less effort. Highly YMMV topic and no judgement implied.

For front-country camping like car camping, I prefer a camp axe for splitting firewood.
I don't find a need for a big chopper. I have one, a 6 1/2" bowie inherited from my grandfather but I honestly find that majority of what I use a fixed blade for in camp is for food prep. I generally either take a 5" thin stock older Schrade H-15 or Case 316-5 (both now reground to drop points).

fixed blades by Pinnah, on Flickr

Again, knife choice is highly personal and if somebody finds a bigger fixed blade fun to have and to use, that's awesome. Just saying that I find fixed blades in the 4" - 5" range a lot more versatile and useful.

- I'd like to also get a gentleman's knife. Something classy for formal occasions. Having a $600 watch on with a "plastic" knife in my pocket feels out of place.
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We all choose different shoes and different drinks so we can all choose different dress knives. I have a soft spot in my heart for lock backs, particularly older Bucks and older (USA made) Schrades. When I'm dressed up, either one of these are in my pockets.

Older Buck 500, 440C blade and micarta scales
Untitled by Pinnah, on Flickr

Smaller Schrade 5OT
Shrade 5OT by Pinnah, on Flickr


- I would prefer a folding saw over a hatchet. I've done research and the Bahco Laplander seems like the go-to.
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They are highly regarded. Another one that gets great reviews is the Silky Pocket Boy. Here's mine.
Winter fire tools by Pinnah, on Flickr

Note, on winter ski trips I carry an Emberlit wood stove, so really, the saw is a bit over kill. It mostly rides in the back of my car (with the Emberlit) and rarely makes the cut of being in my pack.

We can rule out Multi-Tools. I have no use for them.
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In the woods, I find big ones to be bad weight. But, I do find the smaller ones useful for driving heavy needles through tough fabric when making field repairs. This is my standard backpacking carry.
Outdoor Carry by Pinnah, on Flickr

Hope something here is helpful.
 
pinnah said:
Hope something here is helpful.
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That is a lot of useful information! Thanks, Pinnah! I will definitely have to revisit the idea of a multitool. I often forget there are small versions and not every multitool is a Leatherman Supertool.
 
Everyone needs a Leatherman Multitool. I've had a Wave for almost 10 years now. They are outstanding tools and worth their weight in gold.

Crow
 
You're missing an eye, a leg, and a left nut.









Eye--Spyderco folder
Leg--ESEE Junglas or other chopper
Left nut--Custom or midtech folder.
 
DAVE_M said:
Lots of very interesting suggestions here!



I never thought of that! I love my Griptilian. One in S30V would be nice and some micarta scales would be awesome.
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You can also get M390 Ritters from Knifeworks.
 
First of all, no Kukri yet? :eek:

Also how about some unrustable blade which you can keep on you during workouts or fishing trips.

Then there should be different blades depending on laws of states and countries you might travel too.

If you like climbing then a folder with a safety might be good in case your falling and the jerk would deploy a normal folder or where you could fall on a fixed blade.

Some safety knife/hammer for seat belts and car windows.

Scalpel for little surgeries at home.
 
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